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St Katharine Drexel Parish-Roxbury January 24, , 2016 Third Sunday In Ordinary Time

Saint Katharine DrexelSaint Katharine DrexelSaint Katharine DrexelSaint Katharine Drexel ParishParishParishParish

517 Blue Hill Avenue517 Blue Hill Avenue517 Blue Hill Avenue517 Blue Hill Avenue Dorchester, MA 02121Dorchester, MA 02121Dorchester, MA 02121Dorchester, MA 02121----0208020802080208

Parish Office: 175 Ruggles Street Parish Office: 175 Ruggles Street Parish Office: 175 Ruggles Street Parish Office: 175 Ruggles Street Roxbury, MA 02120Roxbury, MA 02120Roxbury, MA 02120Roxbury, MA 02120

Telephone: 617 445 8915Telephone: 617 445 8915Telephone: 617 445 8915Telephone: 617 445 8915 Fax: 617 445 1652Fax: 617 445 1652Fax: 617 445 1652Fax: 617 445 1652

Administrator: Reverend Gerald OstermanReverend Gerald OstermanReverend Gerald OstermanReverend Gerald Osterman

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Parochial Vicars: Reverend Jude Thaddeus OsunkwoReverend Jude Thaddeus OsunkwoReverend Jude Thaddeus OsunkwoReverend Jude Thaddeus Osunkwo

Reverend Donatus EzennekaReverend Donatus EzennekaReverend Donatus EzennekaReverend Donatus Ezenneka

Parish Secretary: Sr. Mary Christiana OnyewucheSr. Mary Christiana OnyewucheSr. Mary Christiana OnyewucheSr. Mary Christiana Onyewuche

Pastoral Associate Sr. Christine SmithSr. Christine SmithSr. Christine SmithSr. Christine Smith

Sr. Mary Christiana OnyewucheSr. Mary Christiana OnyewucheSr. Mary Christiana OnyewucheSr. Mary Christiana Onyewuche

Director of Music Mr. Meyer ChambersMr. Meyer ChambersMr. Meyer ChambersMr. Meyer Chambers

Mass Times:Mass Times:Mass Times:Mass Times: 8888:00 am & 10:00 am:00 am & 10:00 am:00 am & 10:00 am:00 am & 10:00 am 1:00 pm (1:00 pm (1:00 pm (1:00 pm (Nigerian CommunityNigerian CommunityNigerian CommunityNigerian Community)))) Daily Mass 9:00am MondayDaily Mass 9:00am MondayDaily Mass 9:00am MondayDaily Mass 9:00am Monday----SaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturday (Ruggles Street )(Ruggles Street )(Ruggles Street )(Ruggles Street )

Rosary: Sundays12:30 pmRosary: Sundays12:30 pmRosary: Sundays12:30 pmRosary: Sundays12:30 pm

Website: www.saintkdboston.org

St. Katharine Drexel Parish St. Katharine Drexel Parish St. Katharine Drexel Parish St. Katharine Drexel Parish is a Black Catholic Community is a Black Catholic Community is a Black Catholic Community is a Black Catholic Community

of believers, of believers, of believers, of believers, celebrating and rejoicing celebrating and rejoicing celebrating and rejoicing celebrating and rejoicing

in the love of GOD in the love of GOD in the love of GOD in the love of GOD

LK 1: 1- 4; 4: 14-21

“Rise and meet the magnificence of Our Lord. Fol-low Him as witnesses of Him, strong in His power.”

ST. KD ___________________________________________________

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PRAYER BREAKFAST

A Big Thank You to Lorraine Smith, Ruth Andrews, Pat Smith, Jacquie Townes, Lloyd Brade and all those who made our breakfast such a success. As they say, “many hands make light work”. We are very blessed for all you do.

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Sunday 8am: Lorraine Valentine Joe-Ann Fergus 01/24 10am: Alicia Scott Garrell Lorraine Garrell 1pm: Augustine Onochie Jacinta Okwesili

Sunday 8am: Larry Anderson Joe-Ann Fergus 01/31 10am: Aja Credle Bob Credle 1pm: Reginald Osuji Dominic Anidi

Sunday 8am: Marian Peters Ernest Joseph Als 01/24 10am: Agnes Tshitenge Moy Arneaud 1pm: Sr. Christiana O. Tina Kamalu Chinwe Kate Okoye

Sunday 8am: Marian Peters Robert Gittens 01/31 10am: Sr. Christine Smith Pat Smith 1pm: Sr. Christiana O. Francis Ibili

Scripture for the week of January 24th

24 SUN Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10/1 Cor 12:12-30 or 12:12-14, 27/Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21

25 Mon Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22/Mk 16:15-18 26 Tue 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/Mk 3:31-35 27 Wed 2 Sm 7:4-17/Mk 4:1-20 28 Thu 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29/Mk 4:21-25 29 Fri 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17/Mk 4:26-34 30 Sat 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17/Mk 4:35-41

EVERY THURSDAY 7PM-8PM

PARISH CENTER, RUGGLES ST.

FYI

Bible Study will resume on Thursday, January 28th. When it resumes, we will change from the Thematic Method (Random biblical themes) to the Systematic Method (book by book, and chapter by chapter). We will begin with the book of Genesis. We invite new members to plan to join the Bible Study group in this Jubilee Year of Divine Mercy.

MIDWEEK REFRESHER

READ: Luke 13: 1-9

REFLECT: Every day the press reports murders, accidents, front-page catastrophes. Jesus alludes to two public misfortunes from the news of his time. He does not refer to them in the manner of those retreat preachers who are only too happy to exploit a parish tragedy to urge people into the con-fessional. That is not Jesus' style. He does not con-sider violent deaths as divine punishments for sin. Rather, because he detects in his contemporar-ies a smug complacency, he warns them. They run the risk of being hardened to the urgency of conver-sion. Even if each of us is like a tree which for many years has given ample proof of its sterility, God is like that patient farmer who gives his fig tree another chance. This opportunity lasts until the Lord's re-turn. It is highlighted by this annual season of re-pentance that is upon us. PRAY: Pray for the grace of conversion in your life; it is never-ending. ACT: Incorporate self denial into your daily life.

JANUARY 10TH

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JANUARY 24TH

1PM

Thanking God for His numerous blessings, favors, mer-cies, healing and protection on her and her family. Requested by: Mama Patricia Adione Praying for the: 2nd Year Death Anniversary of Godwin Edoka Chukuka 8th Year Death Anniversary of Josephine Onyemelukwe 6th Month Death Anniversary of Michael Ofodile 3rd Month Death Anniversary of Lady Beatrice Eke May their souls rest in perfect peace. Requested by: The Families of Sir Peter & Lady Ogoo Onyemelukwu & Madam Grace Chukwuka Praying for the repose of the souls of Late Mr. & Mrs. Ibe John, Anumozo Mary Nwadiugwu, Mr. Izueke Augustine Nwadiugwu, Mr. & Mrs. Ikwunaziko, Peter & Alice Nwadi-ugwu. May their souls rest in perfect peace. Requested by: The Family of Ken Nwadiugwu Thanking God for His numerous blessings, favors, mer-cies, healing and protection. Requested by: Emeka & Ebere Ihionu Family RIP Ezinne Theresa Izuchi and forgiveness of her sins. Requested by: Prof. NT & Ezinne Ify Izuchi & Family Thanking God for His numerous blessings, favors, mer-cies, healing and protection. Requested by: Emeka & Ebere Ihionu Family Thanking God for His goodness & mercies upon him. Requested by: Ralph Ilona Thanking God for His faithfulness, protection, restoration and special intentions for the year 2016. Requested by: Anonymous

ANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTS

SENIOR CITIZEN CYBER CAFÉ PROGRAM TIMOTHY SMITH FOUNDATION

SECOND SEMESTER 2016

Day: Fridays (Bi-Weekly) Time: 10:00am-Noon Place: Computer Room, 2nd Floor, 175 Ruggles Street Dates: January 29th February 12th; 26th March 18th April 8th; 22nd Instructors are Sister Karen Hokanson, SND, Ed.D. and students from Emmanuel College. Lessons are one-to-one tutoring and include assistance with the Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office.

2016 CLASSES HAVE BEGUN

Catechism classes for Prayer Session (from 5 years), First Penance, First Holy Communion and Confirmation has resumed for 2016. There will be classes immediately after the 1PM Mass. Registration is still going on… Please call Christiana Onyewuche, EHJ at the Office at 617-445-8915 or her cell 617-77-9097.

Leona Austin Cleophus G. Bynoe

Alicia (Renee) Fullerton Marilyn Hicks Phyllis Martin Mary Ramos

Frances Redd

Please note, we count on Parishioners to give the name, addresses and phone numbers for our Sick, Shut-Ins, Seniors, Parishioners, may be in the hospital or nursing home for a time, who are unable to attend Mass regularly.

NOTE: Alternate Fridays Tutor Available Specific Technical Assist *Fridays: 9:30am-12:30pm (Starting Friday, Janu-ary 29th) Technical questions will be specifically addressed on alternate Friday. Bring your equipment.

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Beginning at 7:00PM every Friday,

St. Katharine Drexel Parish is pleased to make the

Blessed Sacrament available for Adoration for ONE HOUR

before Holy Mass.

OFFICE HOURS AT THE PARISH CENTER (175 RUGGLES STREET)

TUESDAY: 10AM-2PM THURSDAY: 10AM-2PM FRIDAY: 9:30AM-12PM

ALL OTHER TIMES, CALL IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

PARISH, EVERETT

FR. JERRY AT 617-389-5660

PRAYER FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE Dear Lord, we ask for the power of the Holy Spirit to descend upon our communities to eradicate the in-justices. Oh God, may you inspire us in our mission as St. Katharine Drexel Social Justice Committee to bring about the peace and love of Jesus Christ that will truly be an example of Social Justice both locally and globally. It is well with our soul that you will hear our prayer. We ask this through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.

REMEMBER OUR FOOD BARREL

IN THE CHURCH VESIBULE

Try to drop something in once a month. It will be well used.

PLEASE: NOTHING OUTDATED

Thank You!

PRAYER FOR NIGERIA All powerful and merciful Father, You are the God of Jus-tice, Love and Peace. You rule over all the nations of the earth. Power and might are in Your hands and no one can withstand You. We present our country, Nigeria, before You. We praise and thank You for You are the source of all we have and are. We are sorry for all the sins we have committed and for good deeds we have failed to do. In Your loving forgiveness keep us safe from the punishment we deserve. Lord, we are weighed down not only by uncer-tainties, but also by moral, economic and political prob-lems. Listen to the cries of Your people who confidently turn to You. God of infinite goodness, our strength in ad-versity, health in weakness, our comfort in sorrow, be mer-ciful to us your people. Spare this nation, Nigeria, from chaos, anarchy and doom. Bless us with Your kingdom of justice, love and peace. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

NIGERIAN COMMUNITY www.nigeriancatholicboston.org

Chaplain: Rev. Jude Thaddeus Osunkwo Pastoral Associate: Sr. Christiana Onyewuche, EHJ Vice Chairman: Mrs. Chinwe Okoye Secretary: Mrs. Gloria Iheuwa Public Relations: Mrs. Uche Uchendu Liturgy Master of Ceremony: Mr. Edward Ngobidi Coordinator of Altar Servers: Master Alvan Osunkwo Music Director: Mr. Lawrence Okereafor Nigerian Catholic Men’s Mr. Willy Okwerekwu Organization: President Nigerian Catholic Women’s Mrs. Uche Uchendu Women's Organization: President Nigerian Catholic Youth Miss Gloria Iheuwa Organization: President

The RCIA Program is open to all who are interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. At this time, we are beginning a group of participants pre-paring for the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. Please encourage a friend or family member also to complete their Sacraments of Initia-tion.

Please contact Sr. Christine Smith at 617-442-0980. We welcome you to see Sister or our Pastor before or after Sunday Mass with questions.

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St. Katharine Drexel Parish Family, we thank you for your generous 2015 Giving Tree Donations. Words cannot express the blessings bestowed to so many in our Parish Community and beyond. This Year’s Giving Tree Recipients were: McGUINESS HOUSE (Supports the homeless in the community)…………………………………………….$ 310.00 NAZARETH HOUSE (Supports women and families living with AIDS)……………………………………...$ 330.00 BAKHITA HOUSE (Supports ending Human Trafficking)..………………………………………………….$ 645.00 ST. KATHARINE DREXEL……………………………………………………………………………………………….$1,295.00 GRAND TOTAL……………………………………………………………………………………………………………$2,580.00 You made it happen! Thank you for supporting us in continuing aspects of our Mission. To God be the glory! The St. Katharine Drexel Social Justice Committee

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE SAINT KATHARINE DREXEL SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE The mission of the Social Justice Committee of St. Katharine Drexel is to actively engage in Catholic social teaching through systemic change and advocacy. To continuously be the footsteps of change through listen-ing hearts; and to seek and accomplish the mission of strengthening and enlightening people to participate in their own change toward social justice, peace and leadership.

MERCY CORNER

“REACHING OUT WITH MERCY”

“After the death of the Master, the disciples had scattered; their faith had been utterly shaken, everything seemed over, all their certainties had crum-bled and their hopes had died. But now that message of the women, incred-ible as it was, came to them like a ray of light in the darkness. The news spread: Jesus is risen as He said. And then there was his command to go to Galilee; the women had heard it twice, first from the angel and then from Jesus himself: “Let them go to Galilee; there they will see me.”) Galilee is the place where they were first called, where everything began! To return there, to return to the place where they were originally called...to return to Galilee means to re-read everything on the basis of the cross and its victory, fearlessly: “Do not be afraid.” To re-read everything—Jesus’ preaching, his miracles, the new community, the excitement and the defec-tions even the betrayal—to re-read everything starting from the end, which is a new beginning, from this supreme act of love.”

(Pope Francis: Pray for the Jubilee of Mercy)

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